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We return to our conversation with our filmmaker/blogger friends Joe Marine, Philip Bloom, Richard Lackey and Fraser McGruer. This episode is all about television!
Times are changing, man… They have been for a while, in fact. We are living what seems like a fairly definitive transition from traditional television services to the online On Demand model with services like Netflix, that are themselves producing content with very high production standards.
But where does that leave traditional linear TV? And how does the viewing experience change when consuming content in these different media?
In this episode shot during IBC 2016, we discuss those constantly shrinking TV budgets, the role of larger-sensor camera operators in the TV world, wages, and the thrill of seeing your programme airing live on TV.
Joe Marine is a filmmaker and freelance blogger who first sat with us On the Couch way back in episode 2.
Philip Bloom, back on his feet again after a back injury, is a celebrated filmmaking and blogger, whose recent work includes being a Director of Photographer for CNN’s The Wonderlist with Bill Weir.
Richard Lackey is a Dubai-based filmmaker and colourist member of C.S.I. He is a regular cinema5D contributor, and you can see all his posts here.
Fraser McGruer is a filmmaker and is, along with Philip, behind the Lights & Shadows filmmaking workshops.
A fascinating conversation among the Dutch windmills, all the while navigating the dangerous streets of Amsterdam, escaping head-to-head collisions and avoiding the hoards of cyclists.
Make sure to tune in for the second and final part of our ride on episode 37, where we tackle the topic of the quality of current TV programming, as well as the future of television.
Please visit our sponsors’ websites to keep new episodes of ON THE GO coming! Thanks to Hedge for Mac, G-Technology, Røde Microphones, Sachtler and in association with Ford and Sony.

Watch previous episodes of ON THE COUCH & ON THE GO by clicking here! Visit our Vimeo and YouTube playlists, and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!
Please visit our sponsors’ websites to keep new episodes of ON THE GO coming! Thanks to Hedge for Mac, G-Technology, Røde Microphones, Sachtler, in association with Ford Netherland (thanks for the Ford Galaxy car loan!) and Sony Europe (thanks for the 4K Action cam loan!)
During IBC 2016, we took a moment to take a ride with some old friends and familiar faces. In this episode, we catch up and discuss how to take care of those important passion projects, while at the same time maintaining a busy work schedule and being an active member of the blogosphere.
Joe Marine is a filmmaker and freelance blogger who first sat with us On the Couch way back in episode 2.
Philip Bloom, back on his feet again after a back injury, is a celebrated filmmaking and blogger, whose recent work includes being a Director of Photographer for CNN’s The Wonderlist with Bill Weir.
Richard Lackey is a Dubai-based filmmaker and colourist member of C.S.I. He is a regular cinema5D contributor, and you can see all his posts here.
Fraser McGruer is a filmmaker and is, along with Philip, behind the Lights & Shadows filmmaking workshops.
A fascinating conversation among the Dutch windmills, all the while navigating the dangerous streets of Amsterdam, escaping head-to-head collisions and avoiding the hoards of cyclists.
Make sure to tune in for the second and final part of our ride on episode 37, where we tackle the topic of the quality of current TV programming, as well as the future of television.
Please visit our sponsors’ websites to keep new episodes of ON THE GO coming! Thanks to Hedge for Mac, G-Technology, Røde Microphones, Sachtler and in association with Ford and Sony.

As filmmakers we’ve all become in some way involved in the crazy run for the latest developments in camera gear. In the hopes to make better films and become better filmmakers many of us are constantly called to catch up with innovation. But sometimes it seems we are missing the essence of what truly makes a filmmaker better and that is not the gear.
In the midst of the gear craziness at NAB 2015 and in search for an authentic message I got these 19 terrific comments from professional filmmakers during my last round on the show floor. I hope you enjoy the story despite heavy background noises.
This is also a little way to say thank you to everyone who followed our coverage during NAB and a tribute to our friends and colleagues we meet once a year. If you like it please check out last year’s video.
Ironically before everyone is asking, here’s the equipment used for the video:
Sony Alpha a7S
At cinema5D we often use this camera. For this particular job it was ideal. Because of the lowlight strength there was no need for additional lighting. And it was an extremely lightweight package.
Unfortunately I shot on a picture profile I’m not used to. Next time I’ll go back to Slog2 which I personally enjoy for accurate grading.
Zeiss Loxia 35mm F/2.0
This is a new lens by Zeiss and it’s awesome. It adds virtually no weight to the camera while at the same time being full-frame and offering F/2.0 and a super crisp image.
Sony XLR-K2M Adapter
This little add-on that routes XLR audio directly through the hot-shoe is very convenient. I set the mono-mic to both channels with different levels, so I had a backup audio.
Unfortunately I relied on Sony’s kit microphone that proved to have horrible directional characteristics. It picked up all the surrounding noise. I wish I had used one of our sponsor’s mics. It’s kind of embarrassing actually, but this was a really fast shoot.
The footage was graded using filmconvert, as well as a custom LUT and some additional corrections.
Music by musicbed.com
A. Taylor – Ash and Dust
People in the Video:
PHIL ARNTZPHILIP BLOOMCODY BURROWSRODNEY CHARTERSDAN CHUNGBRENDAN GIELGENSCLINTON HARN
STEVEN KEITH
NINO LEITNERRICK MACOMBERDAVID MALLOUREJOE MARINEEMMANUEL PAMPURIEDUARD SCHNEIDERELLE SCHNEIDERJEM SCHOFIELDJOHN-MICHAEL SENG-WHEELERELLIOT SMITHKLYMENT TAN